Read what one guest of a Kwakwaka'wakw Potlatch learned about the potlatch and how to behave at a potlatch itself.
Julie Domvile discusses what she learnt as a guest at a Kwakwaka'wakw potlatch, discussing the various protocols guests should be aware of when invited to a potlatch, specifically guests that are unfamiliar with the cultural practices of the potlatch. She stresses that every community may have different protocols, and thus this is just a list of her own experiences.
Within the brief article Domicile mentions that one should gain permission before taking any photos when attending a potlatch, and not to post any photos on social media. As I have been researching potlatches, I found many videos posted of potlatches on Youtube. From what I can understand, the posting of these videos on Youtube is inappropriate, disregarding the private cultural practices of certain First Nation peoples.
What do you think about the uploading of videos of potlatches onto Youtube and other internet sites? Can they be appropriate if the host has chosen to share the video?